The ToughArmor MB924IP-B is a rugged 24-bay mobile rack enclosure for 2.5" SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs. It fits into three 5.25" drive bays and is equipped with six Mini-SAS HD connectors, providing high-density storage and durability.












| Optional Certifications Available for ToughArmor MB924IP-B | |
| TAA | Trade Agreements Act Compliance |
| UL | Safety Standard Certification |
| UL94 | Flammability of Plastic Materials |
| FCC | Federal Communications Commission Compliance |
| Wide Temperature | MIL-STD-810H - Method 501.7 & 502.7 |
| • | Supports 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA SSDs & HDDs, up to 7mm in height |
| • | Installs into 3 x standard external 5.25" bay |
| • | Transfer speed up to 12Gb/s for SAS drives & 6Gb/s for SATA drives |
| • | Powers 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA drive through 6 x 15-pin SATA power connector |
| • | Connects 24 x 2.5” SAS/SATA drive through 6 x MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) connector |
| • | Large 80mm cooling fan with three-mode fan speed control (high/low/off) |
| • | Individual drive activity LED with three-mode brightness control (100%/50%/off) |
| • | Removable EZ-Slide Nano tray for each drive maintenance |
| • | Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) – creates a safe environment for drives |
| • | Active Power Technology (APT) – saves power by shutting the device when no drive is installed |
| • | Drive ID plugs are included to keep track of your drives |
| • | Eagle-hook tray latch securely holds the tray inside the enclosure |
| • | EMI Grounding – Protects SSDs from electrical damage |
| • | Supports SATA 15 pins power cables and MiniSAS HD cables with locking latch design |
| • | Industry-leading 5 years limited warranty with exceptional customer support |
| Model Number: | MB924IP-B |
| Color: | Black |
| Support Drive Size: | 24 x 2.5" SSD/HDD |
| Compatible Drive Type: | SATA/single channel SAS (SAS host required) |
| Number of Drives: | 24 |
| Max Drive Height: | 7mm |
| Drive Bay: | 3 x external 5.25" drive bay |
| Host Interface: | 6 x miniSAS HD (SFF-8643) |
| Power Input: | 6 x 15 pin SATA power connector |
| Transfer Rate: | SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps / SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps (single channel) |
| Support HDD Capacity: | No limitation |
| Drive Cooling: | 1 x 80 mm Fan |
| Structure / Material : | Full metal |
| Support Hot-Swap : | Yes |
| Product Dimension (L x H x W): | 146 x 126 x 157.5mm |
| Product Net Weight: | 2302g |
| Product Gross Weight: | 2535.8g |
| Drive Activity LED Indication: | Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing green |
| Package Content: | Device, user manual, ID Plug, screws |
| SATA connector Insertion Cycles: | 10,000 |
| Humidity: | 5%~65% RH |
| Operating Temperature: | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature: | -35°C to 70°C (-31°F to 158°F) |
| Compliance: | CE, RoHS, REACH |
| Warranty: | 5 years limited warranty |
Q: Does MB924IP-B support the new SATA 3.3 / SAS 3.0 Power Disable feature (PWDIS)?
A: The MB924IP-B does not support the SATA 3.3 / SAS 3.0 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA/SAS HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB924IP-B , the drive will not spin, and the system won't detect the drive. See the list below for known SATA/SAS HDD/SSD with the PWDIS feature.
While we recommend to avoid using the SATA/SAS HDD/SSD with PWDIS, you can use the methods below to disable the PWDIS feature physically if you already purchased the drive:
Method 1 – Using the Molex to SATA adapter or cable to disconnect the power to Pin 3 of the SATA power connector.
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| Molex to SATA Adapter | Molex to SATA Cable |
Method 2 – Placing Kapton tape on Pin 1-3 of the SATA/SAS power connector to isolate the 3.3V power, as shown below.
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Please contact tech@icydock.com if the problem persists.
Q: The mounting screws for the device seem to be too short to secure the device onto my system, what should I do?
A: For computer cases that have a thick metal sheet, the included mounting screws (M3*2.5L) may not fully secure the device. Please use longer screws (M3*4L) to secure the device or contact us at tech@icydock.com for replacement screws.